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Seat Backrest - Front, Without Fold Flat: Assembly

  1. If equipped, route the backrest wire harness and install the retainers.
    Fig 1: Locating Backrest Wire Harness Retainers
    G06063575Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. If equipped, install the recline motor in the following sequence.
    1. Connect the recline motor electrical connector.
    2. Slide the long recliner shaft into the recliner and recline motor.
    3. Slide the sleeve and short recliner shaft onto the long recliner shaft.
    4. Slide the recliner shaft assembly into the recliner on the other side.
    5. Position the recline motor and install the bolt.
      • Tighten to 5 Nm (44 lb-in).
    6. Install the clip on the recliner shaft recession, near the recline motor.
  3. If equipped, install the manual lumbar in the following sequence.
    1. Squeeze the manual lumbar retaining clips together, on each side and engage them into the backrest frame.
    2. Route the manual lumbar cable and install the pin-type retainer.
  4. If equipped, install the power lumbar in the following sequence.
    1. Squeeze the power lumbar retaining clip together and engage it into the backrest frame.
      • Repeat for the power lumbar retaining clip on the other side.
    2. Connect the power lumbar motor electrical connector.
    5. WARNING: Before installing the seat side air bag module/deployment chute assembly:
    • Inspect the side air bag module and mounting surfaces for any damage or foreign material.
    • Remove any foreign material from the mounting surfaces of the deployment chute, the seat backrest frame mounting bracket and the air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad.
    • Install new parts if damaged.

    Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag deploying incorrectly, which increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
    NOTE: The side air bag modules are keyed left and right. If the side air bag module locator pin does not align to the backrest frame hole, the wrong side air bag module is being installed.
  5. Position the 2 side air bag module studs and locator pin through the backrest frame and install the 2 nuts.
    • Tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).
      Fig 2: Locating Side Air Bag Module Studs And Locator Pin
      G06063843Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  6. Route and attach the side air bag module wire harness to the backrest frame.
    Fig 3: Locating Side Air Bag Module Wire Harness Retainers
    G06063842Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    7. WARNING: Inspect the seat side air bag module cavity in the seat backrest foam pad for any foreign material. If any foreign material is found, remove it. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
  7. Position the backrest frame assembly into the backrest foam pad.
  8. If equipped, connect the backrest heated seat mat and attach the connector pin-type retainer to the backrest frame.
    Fig 4: Locating Backrest Heater Mat Electrical Connector
    G06063440Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
    9. WARNING: Check the seat side air bag deployment chute for damage. The deployment chute must not be repaired. If there is any damage to the deployment chute, a new seat back trim cover and deployment chute must be installed as a unit. Failure to follow these instructions may result in the seat side air bag module deploying incorrectly and increase the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.
  9. With the backrest trim cover inside out, position the backrest trim cover to the backrest foam pad and frame assembly.
    • Align the head restraint holes in the backrest trim cover to the holes in the backrest foam pad and frame.
  10. Roll the backrest trim cover down and position both ends of the deployment chute through the backrest foam pad opening.
    Fig 5: Rolling Backrest Trim Cover
    G06063579Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  11. Position the deployment chute around the side air bag module.
    1. Insert the outboard side of the side air bag deployment chute between the backrest foam pad and the side air bag module, pulling it around the outboard side of the backrest frame.
    2. Insert the inboard side of the side air bag deployment chute between the backrest foam pad and the backrest frame, pulling it around the inboard side of the backrest frame.
      Fig 6: Identifying Deployment Chute Around Side Air Bag Module
      G06063847Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  12. Engage the side air bag deployment chute retaining clips and snap them together.
    • The side air bag deployment chute must encircle the side air bag module, going completely around the side air bag module and the side of the backrest frame.
    • Align the side air bag deployment chute to the side air bag module, making sure it is centered around the side air bag module.
      Fig 7: Locating Side Air Bag Deployment Chute Retaining Clips
      G06063848Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  13. From the rear of the backrest, attach the backrest trim cover J-clip to the backrest frame wire.
  14. Roll the backrest trim cover down and install the 3 second row hog rings.
    Fig 8: Locating Second Row Hog Rings
    G06063839Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  15. Install the 3 first row hog rings.
    Fig 9: Locating First Row Hog Rings
    G06063838Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  16. Roll the backrest trim cover all the way down and engage the lower J-clips.
    • If equipped, make sure the manual lumbar cable and side air bag module wire harness are routed out from the outboard side of the backrest before engaging the lower J-clips.
    • If equipped, make sure the backrest feed wire harness is routed out from the inboard side of the backrest before engaging the lower J-clips.
  17. Install the 2 head restraint guides sleeves. For additional information, refer to HEAD RESTRAINT GUIDE SLEEVE .
  18. Install the seat backrest. For additional information, refer to SEAT BACKREST - FRONT, WITHOUT FOLD FLAT .
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